I thought you got a half point for that. I will have to go back and read the LOTGs on that onw.
2017-2018 D1 Women's Soccer Talk!
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MakeAPlay
DA
Think what you guys want to. You have no idea what you are talking about. BYU had 2 dangerous shots. Keep making up some reason why. UCLA is by far the best team in the country. You will see. I'm not going to waste my time explaining it. If you want to see the truth go watch them play live on September 15th. If you think the opponent that they play on that day is a good team then I think some opinions might change on how good the Bruins really are. Had they ever felt threatened you would have seen a lineup change. It's okay though. If you think one lucky breakaway that was caused by a terrible pass then read into it all you want.
Let's see first it's the defense then BYU was close (just watch their coaches halftime interview if you think that it was close) now it's something else. Penn State and Florida lost so outside of UCLA none of the contenders are undefeated. That's one of those things that make you go hmmm.
Keep seeing the flaws and the fake news. My player had a fun off day and they are going to open a can of whoop a$$ tomorrow. They are taking it one game at a time and my player is playing better than anyone at her position in the country and it's not really close if you are really paying attention and as long as she is in form they can attack like killer bees. Keep seeing the flaws and I'll be booking my flight to Orlando soon.
Let's see first it's the defense then BYU was close (just watch their coaches halftime interview if you think that it was close) now it's something else. Penn State and Florida lost so outside of UCLA none of the contenders are undefeated. That's one of those things that make you go hmmm.
Keep seeing the flaws and the fake news. My player had a fun off day and they are going to open a can of whoop a$$ tomorrow. They are taking it one game at a time and my player is playing better than anyone at her position in the country and it's not really close if you are really paying attention and as long as she is in form they can attack like killer bees. Keep seeing the flaws and I'll be booking my flight to Orlando soon.
MakeAPlay
DA
UCLA is an attacking team. They know that their 4 can handle any player in the country 1v1. That allows them to put numbers forward. Their 4 and 5 are very technical which allows this. Just rewatch their games you will see.
Conference play is going to be bloody. The Bruins second unit would finish 3rd.
MakeAPlay
DA
Rewatch the game on BYUtv. They had 6 shots on goal. 4 were from way outside with defenders in front and were not threatening to the keeper. They had 2 dangerous chances in 90 minutes both on giveaways. One shot hit the post. Keep the fake news coming. The Bruins are playing on another level than everyone else. If you watched them live you would get it.
MakeAPlay
DA
I'm not picking a fight. You are hearing opinions from people that got to see very little. I have watched every team in the top 10 play more than one game and I have watched every second of the Bruins for the last two years mostly from a fairly close vantage point. Would you get excited about beating any of the other teams on their schedule?
It's all good. I know how good they are an what the high level opinions of their team and players are from those in the know. I saw most of US soccer at the last home games. No worries. I know what's at stake and some other things that I can't reveal but that are significant. Anyway we will see really soon with a stop in Virginia on tap next thursday.
MaP.
You know that tequila you got?
Pour some in a glass and relax.
Drinks on me.
You know that tequila you got?
Pour some in a glass and relax.
Drinks on me.
MakeAPlay
DA
RF it's all good. I'm enjoying this season. Just tired of the arm chair analysts. Just wish they would watch live. It's shuts them all up. Even swoosh.
I'll be in Pismo Beach next weekend and will be wine tasting in Paso Robles so I'm good. Ill be saying I told you so shortly.
I'm on record saying that I would be surprised if UCLA lost a game this year.
I dont know who you're arguing with. They're the best team Ive seen this season so far.
Hell, I even said your kid had a great game.
Enjoy the wine, and the time.
Keeper_Mom
SILVER
Jealous, no lie. Still mad I didn't get to go on that trip with you last year. Enjoy the wine. And Go Bru.
The giveaway on the breakaway was a pretty stupid pass. Hopefully the UCLA player learned something from that. Hated watching the game on BYU tv. Missed HD. UCLA should have had a couple more goals, but BYU looked like the best opponent they have faced this year.
Mystery Train
GOLD
Yeah, in person, gotta say UCLA BYU was not as evenly matched as the score indicated. BYU had only two good opportunities to score the whole game and UCLA wasn't throwing numbers forward often in the second half. UCLA seemingly won every 50/50 ball and looked very comfortable. The cougars were working their tails off on defense and did a great job to limit good shots, but the BYU offensive threats were incredibly limited. If they had converted either, it would have been well against the run of play. And while BYU has some gamers, only a couple would compete as starters for the Bruins. That's the reality. I'm not a fan of either team, but was in Provo and took the opportunity to take my kid to watch a top ten matchup. My unbiased opinion is that if those two teams play 10 times, UCLA wins 8.
MakeAPlay
DA
I agree BYU is a formidable team and not only will they be in the tournament they will end in the top 25. It's also really hard to play at elevation (as you know) and they have another motivated opponent tomorrow.
The team has great chemistry (check some of the Twitter pics) and are taking it one game at a time. They see the carnage happening to all of the contenders so they aren't overlooking anyone. Good luck to you and your player.
MakeAPlay
DA
Good luck to your little one tomorrow. I'd love to see that CK save if you have it on video. I can't wait to see her play again. Make sure to give the family my love especially the little guy.
I wil bring you back a bottle of something nice from Paso. Do you prefer a red or a white?
MakeAPlay
DA
Big day tomorrow. I hate to say it but $C is looking better. If they win tomorrow they could end up in the top 5 on Tuesday when the coaches poll is released. That could put 3 PAC 12 teams in the top 5. Stanford looks bound to be #2 although a couple of others could end up there. I honestly can't wait to see what BS Topdrawer makes up now that their annointed teams have all now lost and the only one of their preseason contenders that is left is the one that they have "serious concerns" about. I can't wait to see what they say about Fleming and the poorly coached scrubs.
It's gonna be a fun day. Good luck to everyone and stay hydrated. It was 105 in Poway.
It's gonna be a fun day. Good luck to everyone and stay hydrated. It was 105 in Poway.
MakeAPlay
DA
I wasn't referring to you. And thank you. It's hot and I'm not looking forward to the electric bill.
I agree.
I also think the game on Friday could have gone either way.
UCLA scored on a mistake by BYU and UCLA tried to return the favor.
UCLA has the depth to go into Provo and put fresh bodies on the field, and BYU is not the same team they were last season.
It was 96 in Oceanside on Friday.
Had to turn the fan on.
I could go down the list of who tds ranks in the top 25 at the beginning of every season and how many west coast teams replace them by the end, but I wont.
Its more fun to just watch it happen.
MakeAPlay
DA
That is crazy. I can't remember it ever getting that hot there other than near the back gate of the base.
MakeAPlay
DA
Let's get one thing straight. UCLA scored when BYU's allegedly all-world defender tried to dribble out of UCLA's pressure and was stripped of the ball by a true all-world player that calmly passed the ball to another true high end player who calmly slotted it in with her off foot. The defender should have just done what her first instinct was and kicked the ball away. Was it a mistake? Of course it was. Against the #1 team in the nation she shouldn't gamble. Was it equivalent to the Bruin straight giveaway to their forward on a square pass that had no target? No way. That pass caught them with their 4 high (she forced the pass into Gomes' path) and their 5 high as well. That pass literally never should have happened and they have been trained to never make it. They were fortunate. But make no mistake the clearly better team won. Keep on seeing it how ever you want to see it. They are taking things one game at a time. Good luck to your player today.